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Where the Wild Things Are
This monster emits perfume from his gold horns.
Image courtesy of: Brera Design District
Simon and Nikolai Haas recently collaborated with the Creative Director of L’Objet, Elad Yifrach, to create a collection of functional tablewares and home decor that is made from the lovable monsters that the Haas Brothers are known for.
The 65-piece assorted collection drew inspiration from Joshua Tree’s scenic desert landscape. From the collection, one of the more quirky creatures is the incense burner which has smoke coming out its horns.
This Lazy Susan resembles a dead bug.
Image courtesy of: Dezeen, photographed by: Elio Tolot
To make these whimsical creatures, the brothers modeled the designs in their Los Angeles studio. There, the twins created 3D-printed models of each mystical design and transported them to L’Objet’s atelier in Portugal. Prototypes were made to create molds into which porcelain was poured and cast.
Napoleon Fish Vessel, Jewel Beetle Vessel, and Turtle Vessel.
Image courtesy of: Suzanne Lovell Inc.
The Wild Things collection includes the “Second Skin” series which is a group of creatures designed with a tough “second skin” to help them survive the punishing conditions of the Mojave Desert.
The series includes a family of monsters of which 12 are hand-painted and in a limited edition of 15 vessels. Each unique monster has a stout body and chunky legs with the porcelain shaped to look like fur or bubbly skin and painted in bold colors resembling either scales or stripes.
The coffee and tea set is super fun with full lips and gold horns.
Image courtesy of: Dezeen, photographed by: Elio Tolot
The monsters all feature details such as tentacles, full lips, and scales. A spokesman from L’Objet’s studio recently said, “In order to survive the punishing conditions of the Mojave Desert, the most resilient of creatures from the Haas monster family developed a magical second skin. Forming protection from the harsh sun and bitter nights, they glimmer by day and pulse by night.”
Notice the bubbling texture on the Mojave Desert Bowl. The finish is meant to mimic the texture of the desert rocks.
Image couteau of: Dezeen,photographed by: Elio Tolot
Since founding the Haas Brothers in 2010, the twins have stretched the boundaries of what designates art, fashion, design, and craft. The playfulness of the objects is a testament to the twins’ creativity and sense of humor. Their openness to collaborate with various artists only further enhances their appeal and shows us that we don’t have to take ourselves so seriously… seriously!
